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He claims to abhor disguise, but he used it Written by kathleen (elder) (2/1/2004 12:34 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Mr Darcys meddling, penned by Johanna Elisabet

Darcy concealed from Bingley the fact that Jane was in London for several weeks. That is disguise. In fact, Darcy himself calls it disguise in his letter:

Perhaps this concealment, this disguise was beneath me; it is done, however, and it was done for the best. On this subject I have nothing more to say, no other apology to offer. If I have wounded your sister's feelings, it was unknowingly done; and though the motives which governed me may to you very naturally appear insufficient, I have not yet learnt to condemn them. [emphasis mine]

At this point in time (at least, at the time of writing this part of the letter), Darcy does not apologize for having hurt Jane's feelings. His excuse that it was "unknowingly done" is weak rationalization. And he thinks his motives in taking action (including the disguise, I assume) are not condemnable.

So, even though Darcy says he abhors disguise of every sort, I don't believe that's completely true -- at least, not based on his actions and what he says in the letter. He says it was done for the best, but again, that's a rationalization of behaviour which he has claimed to abhor.

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I had often seen him in love before B. MIchelle (2/1/2004 11:04 a.m.)

On being in love before and Mr. Darcy's interference Elizabeth S. (2/2/2004 3:51 p.m.)
- But if Darcy thought it was ephemeral, ... kathleen (elder) (2/2/2004 6:13 p.m.)
  - Darcy's interference Jo Y (2/2/2004 9:08 p.m.)
    - Impartial conviction? Kathi (2/3/2004 3:19 a.m.)
I wonder how the conversation went? Karen Marija (2/1/2004 9:13 p.m.)
- Darcy's description in the letter Kathi (2/1/2004 10:12 p.m.)
  - But I don't think Darcy's descriptions are without prejudice Karen Marija (2/2/2004 11:05 a.m.)
    - Mitigating his behavior Kathi (2/2/2004 11:36 a.m.)
      - Timing of the letter: kathleen (elder) (2/2/2004 6:29 p.m.)
      - Night letter/Morning letter Chandra S (2/2/2004 1:28 p.m.)
      - Darcy's self-judgement   Karen Marija (2/2/2004 12:24 p.m.)
        
        Giving Lizzy pain   Kathi (2/2/2004 7:46 p.m.)
        
        beliefs   Diane Margaret (2/3/2004 6:18 a.m.)
        
        Chapter 35   Johanna Elisabet (2/3/2004 6:32 a.m.)
        
        thanks   Diane Margaret (2/3/2004 7:20 a.m.)
        
        Your´re welcome   Johanna Elisabet (2/3/2004 7:25 a.m.)
        
        My point   Kathi (2/3/2004 9:59 a.m.)
        
        relevent comparisons   Diane Margaret (2/3/2004 1:22 p.m.)
        
        Bingley's feelings   Kathi (2/4/2004 12:38 a.m.)
    - Elizabeth's imagination B. Michelle (2/2/2004 11:13 a.m.)
      - An interesting idea...   Karen Marija (2/2/2004 12:29 p.m.)
        
        Elizabeth's imagination   Line (2/2/2004 8:59 p.m.)
        
        Mrs Bennet!   Jo Y (2/2/2004 9:21 p.m.)
Often in love before. Kristi (2/1/2004 6:46 p.m.)
- I can fault him Kathi (2/1/2004 7:50 p.m.)
Darcy's changing ideas John W (2/1/2004 3:37 p.m.)
MHO Nasima (2/1/2004 1:25 p.m.)
- Frank with Elizabeth, but dishonest with Bingley kathleen (elder) (2/1/2004 2:16 p.m.)
  - Dishonest with himself, but why? Kathi (2/1/2004 7:41 p.m.)
I mostly think it was none of Darcy's business :-) kathleen (elder) (2/1/2004 12:06 p.m.)
- Arrogance, Anna M (2/1/2004 6:24 p.m.)
  - Very possible Ramya (2/1/2004 10:18 p.m.)
- I think its part JulieW (2/1/2004 2:25 p.m.)
- I wonder... Tori Marie (2/1/2004 1:50 p.m.)
  - I like your mathematics :-) kathleen (elder) (2/1/2004 2:06 p.m.)
  - I can put it this way:- Nasima (2/1/2004 1:58 p.m.)
    - Why eliminate the pride? Kathi (2/1/2004 7:57 p.m.)
    - Aren't you missing a "1" ? kathleen (elder) (2/1/2004 2:13 p.m.)
      - ONE POINT for you.... Nasima (2/1/2004 2:20 p.m.)
The depth of Bingley's love Line (2/1/2004 12:01 p.m.)
- Mr Darcys meddling Johanna Elisabet (2/1/2004 12:20 p.m.)
  - He claims to abhor disguise, but he used it kathleen (elder) (2/1/2004 12:34 p.m.)
    - He admits that he is dissatisfied with himself Chandra S (2/1/2004 11:12 p.m.)
      - I agree Ramya (2/2/2004 3:24 a.m.)
        
        Not fully reconciled. Kristi (2/2/2004 7:49 p.m.)
    - You're right! Margaret Ellen (2/1/2004 3:55 p.m.)
    - Situations Johanna Elisabet (2/1/2004 2:13 p.m.)
      - Convincing Bingley   Kira (2/2/2004 2:58 p.m.)
        
        Omission vs. Commission -   Chandra S (2/2/2004 4:09 p.m.)
        
        But Darcy says he concealed the information   kathleen (elder) (2/2/2004 6:19 p.m.)
        
        The missing letters   Jo Y (2/2/2004 8:51 p.m.)
        
        I think Caroline was lying   kathleen (elder) (2/2/2004 9:11 p.m.)
        
        How do you know?   Margaret Ellen (2/2/2004 11:20 p.m.)
        
        Is this the reference?   LaurieC (2/3/2004 12:45 a.m.)
        
        Ah but...   Tori Marie (2/3/2004 3:49 a.m.)
        
        LOL, true...   LaurieC (2/3/2004 9:42 a.m.)
        
        Well, I won't say Caroline is always truthful   kathleen (elder) (2/3/2004 5:25 a.m.)

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